The findings released reveal that over 10,000 instances of book bans were recorded in the 2023-2024 school year, showcasing a significant rise from previous statistics.
PEN America highlights that book banning efforts are increasingly targeting narratives about women and girls, as well as depictions of sexual abuse, indicating a troubling trend.
Despite the rise in book bans, the American Library Association reports a slight decrease in censorship attempts in libraries, partially due to legal challenges against these bans.
In states like Florida and Iowa, about 8,000 book ban incidents occurred due to stringent laws, raising concerns about the implications for freedom of expression.
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